Donatos Pizza Franchise News

Local businessman earns top honors for a second time
November 01, 2011 // Franchising.com // COLUMBUS, Ohio – Donatos Pizza has named Jim Snyder, the owner and operator of the Bellefontaine Donatos Pizza, Franchise Partner of the Year. Snyder, who has been a franchise partner for 19 years, also received the recognition in 1993.
“With his commitment to excellence and outstanding community involvement, Jim Snyder exemplifies what we look for in a Donatos franchise partner,” said Tom Krouse, president and CEO of Donatos Pizza. “While Donatos has many great franchise partners, Jim’s exceptional performance stood out and earned him this annual distinction.”
Donatos chooses its Franchise Partner of the Year by scoring a series of categories, including sales performance, adherence to operational standards, overall business growth and the facilitation of a positive culture...

Revamped platform simplifies ordering process for customers June 22, 2011 // Franchising.com // COLUMBUS, Ohio – Donatos Pizza believes in the importance of providing a great customer experience, from the time the order is placed until the customer enjoys the final bite. That belief, with the help of valuable customer feedback, has inspired Donatos to reshape its online ordering system.

"We think customers will be pleased with how user-friendly the new online ordering site is," said Todd Young, vice president of operations for Donatos Pizza. "The new platform makes ordering simpler, with fewer clicks, and is now twice as fast as our original system."

Customers will find several new features on the revamped online ordering site, including: A drag-and-drop cart that allows users to add items to their order and customize those items, including Donatos' signature pizzas A quick and easy payment system that allows customers to pay for their orders on one page A new profile page that holds multiple delivery addresses, favorite orders, and order history A coupon tab where customers can enter their zip codes and find deals unique to their specific locations New animation which includes photos of each product on the menu "We believe it's important to give our customers a variety of ways to access Donatos products," Young said...

Emmis Radio Assumes Production from Regions Bank INDIANAPOLIS, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- One of central Indiana's most anticipated summer events has landed a new title sponsor and a new behind-the-scenes operator. Donatos Pizza has signed on to be the premier sponsor of the Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast, Indy's largest fireworks display, set for dusk (approximately 9:45 p.m.) on Monday, July 4th. Emmis Radio has assumed production of the event from Regions Bank.

Now in its 41st year, the Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast provides a dazzling fireworks display, free of charge, to a crowd that last year was estimated at 200,000.

"We're proud to sponsor such a marquee event within the community," said Dave Walda, district supervisor for Donatos Pizza in Indianapolis...

Pizza chain updates its online presence to further showcase its profile March 08, 2011 // Franchising.com // COLUMBUS, Ohio – Donatos Pizza is elevating its presence among potential franchise partners through the development of a new franchise website, DonatosPizzaFranchise.com. The site aims to communicate why interested restaurant operators should consider Donatos Pizza as opportunity for growth and diversification.

"At Donatos, we pride ourselves on the unique and highly individualized approach with take with potential franchise partners," said Jamie Davis, executive director of business development at Donatos. "The creation of our new website will allow us to more effectively initiate our Mutual Discovery Process with sophisticated multi-unit restaurant operators in a collaborative and personal environment...

New pizza recipe produces a delicious taste for a great value (Columbus, OH) -- Donatos Pizza is re-introducing its Extra Large Bakery pizza to its customers, but this time with an even bolder taste. The new recipe encompasses a reformulated crust and a flavorful three-cheese blend, allowing customers to treat their taste buds to the same delicious toppings they know and love, all on a bigger, better, bakery-style crust, for a great price.

Donatos Bakery Pizza is 12 percent bigger than the original Donatos large. And one pizza is a great value, offering 16 big pieces for only $10 (single-topping price).

"Just because people want to stretch their household dollars a little farther, doesn't mean they should have to compromise by giving up great taste," said Todd Young, Donatos vice president of operations...

Donatos and franchise partners ink agreement to expand in Cincinnati and Indianapolis July 01, 2010 // Franchising.com // (COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Donatos Pizza announced today it is continuing its expansion plans by selling the majority share of the brand's Cincinnati and Indianapolis markets to Titan Restaurant Group, LLC. As a result of this announcement, the brand's restaurants in these two cities will transition from company-owned, to franchise-owned and 10 new restaurants will be added to the Donatos family in these markets.

"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Titan, as it allows us to continue to follow our strategic plan and continue to grow through franchising," said Jane Grote Abell, Donatos President and COO...

Customers enjoy robust flavor combinations on white or wheat hearth-baked rolls

July 14, 2008 // Franchising.com // (COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 6, 2008) ) --Donatos Pizza announces it is expanding and updating its sub menu. Customers can enjoy Donatos' four new subs – Roast Beef & Provolone, Chicken Bacon Cheddar, Turkey Club and Fresh Vegy – as well as Donatos' Big Don Italian and Meatball subs, now available on white or wheat hearth-baked artisan rolls.

"Through our commitment to product development, we sought to create new flavor combinations for our subs, just in time for picnic and graduation season," said Donatos' Director of Product Development Janet Sprouse. "All six of our signature sub flavors feature the freshest, high-quality ingredients nestled in a hearth-baked roll...

April 03, 2008 // Franchising.com // (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Donatos Pizza announces the introduction of its flatbread pizzas, which feature four bold new flavor combinations on a nutritious, multi-grain crust. Leading the trend toward offering flatbread as a pizza crust, Donatos is bringing customers the unique, robust tastes of Chicken Carbonara, Tuscan Vegy, Grilled Buffalo Chicken and Pepperoni Portabella on the healthier crust alternative.

"Through our commitment to product development, we sought to create new flavors that are unlike anything in the market right now," said Donatos' Director of Product Development Janet Sprouse. "All four of our new flatbread pizzas feature the freshest, high-quality ingredients atop an all-natural, multi-grain crust that enhances the flavor of its toppings...